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AAMA Southeast Region Director Retires

Effective at the end of March 2008, Sigi Valentin will retire as executive director of AAMA Southeast Region, according to Rich Walker, AAMA president and CEO. Since he started as executive director of the region in July of 2002, Valentin has been a tireless advocate of both AAMA national and regional member interests in the southeastern states. He built strong relationships with key staff and officials in the International Building Code, Florida Building Commission, as well as state and local building and energy code organizations. Valentin helped protect Southeastern fenestration markets and paved the way for higher performing products through the development of consensus code change proposals and testimony in support of these proposals on the code floor. In addition, he planned and organized AAMA Southeast Region meetings, securing key speakers that kept the membership abreast of all the latest code developments, threats and opportunities. Full Story

Kirk Promoted at Simonton Windows

Jim Kirk, a Simonton Windows employee since 2000, has been promoted to the position of Quality Supervisor for the company’s West Virginia facilities.

In his new role, Kirk will provide support for quality activities and processes at the Ellenboro, Pennsboro and Harrisville, WV Simonton locations. Prior to accepting this position, Kirk worked as a Technical Trainer in the Corporate Quality department for Simonton Windows in Parkersburg. He originally joined the company in August of 2000 as a Field Service Technician. For information, call (800) SIMONTON or visit www.simonton.com.

Hasty Joins DORMA Product Market Team

Bob Hasty has joined the Product Marketing team as Product Manager for Exit Devices for DORMA Architectural Hardware, DORMA Group North America. Hasty will be responsible for the development and marketing of exit device related products and services including sales, production, development and design, and training and application engineering. Full Story

Products

Richelieu Introduces 'Exclusive Collection' of Decorative Hardware

Richelieu just unveiled a new 'Exclusive Collection' of decorative hardware for remodeling and new construction applications. The collection features a new range of furniture handles and knobs whose quality and attention to detail represent the main themes. The Exclusive Collection is available for purchase in a variety of colors/finishes and styles through its fast growing network of 47 Richelieu distribution centers throughout North America which now includes nearly 20 locations in the USA. The Exclusive Collection includes a contemporary collection including products that are generating ideas and are positioning themselves before trends like eye-catching Autore furniture handles and knobs from such world renowned designers as Gordon Guillaumier, Marelli e Molteni, Fabio Redaelli, Marco Zanuso Jr., and Rodolfo Dordoni.

Additional Exclusive Collection highlights include new handles and cabinet knobs inspired by French architecture reflecting the spirit of the age, the influence of pastoral landscapes, textures and antique finishes.

For further information, contact : Richelieu Hardware Ltd., 7900, Henri-Bourassa Boulevard West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4S 1V4. Phone: 866-832-4010 or 514-336-4144 Fax: 514-336-6896 E-Mail: ttrempe@richelieu.com www.richelieu.com

Jergens, Inc. Sets the Standard with the Introduction of the Spinner-Grip™ Flange Locking Bolt

Jergens, Inc. introduces the highly innovative, customized Spinner-Grip™ Flange Locking Bolt. Unlike most widely used bolts on the market, the Spinner-Grip Flange Locking Bolt has a conical flange design that locks the bolt to the part without the need for a lock washer. Many standard serrated flange bolts will cut into the part’s surface paint, plating, or finish, causing rust under the bolt. Yet, the Spinner-Grip bolts do not have serrations that will mar the surface or plating of parts. In addition, the Spinner-Grip Locking Bolt can be easily uninstalled and reused without reapplication of locking patches or additional hardware.

The bolts are custom made-to-order according to the individual’s specifications for their application; i.e., zinc plated or corrosion-resistant stainless steel. This makes the bolts particularly well suited for diverse industries such as material handling, construction, medical, packaging, and racing, to name just a few. In addition, the Spinner-Grip Flange Locking Bolt can be made ideal for environments in which wide discrepancies in temperatures and harsh environmental conditions are likely to occur.

For more information, please contact Jergens, Inc. at Jergens Way, 15700 S. Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 44110-3898. Phone: 216-486-5540 or toll free: 800-537-4367; Fax: 216-481-6193. On the Web: www.jergensinc.com. E-mail: info@jergensinc.com.

Designer Collection Hinges Complete Entrance Set Ensemble

Hickory Hardware™ introduces the new solid brass Designer Collection Hinges. This new collection of high design door hinges coordinates with Hickory Hardware's Designer Collection Entrance Sets to create a more unified and attractive hardware ensemble.

Hickory Hardware's new solid brass Designer Collection Hinges are available in seven finishes that coordinate with the company's Designer Collection Entrance Sets - Antique Black Copper, Satin Nickel, Espresso, Winchester Brass, English Antique, Antique Pewter, and Lifetime Brass - as well as the new Bright Chrome finish. These Designer Collection Hinges provide the finishing touch for a fully coordinated home style.

Designer Collection Hinges are manufactured from forged solid brass and are available in 3-1/2-inch and 4-inch square corner, 5/8-inch radius corner, and 1/4-inch radius corner sizes. The collection also features 4-inch and 4-1/2-inch square corner ball bearing hinges, available in Satin Nickel, Espresso and Lifetime Brass finishes. The hinges include finish-matched solid brass wood screws to maintain strength and durability and to provide a composed, elegant look.

For sales or marketing information, contact Hickory Hardware at (877) 556-2918, or (615) 687-6300 outside of the U.S., or e-mail customerservice@HickoryHardware.com.

Overhead Door Corporation Introduces New Genie Chainlift Garage Door Opener

Overhead Door Corporation, the nation¹s leading manufacturer of overhead doors and openers for residential, commercial and industrial construction applications, announced the introduction of its ChainLift garage door opener, a smooth operating, energy-efficient opener. The ChainLift is designed to fill a need for a new easy to install and quiet operating opener that is long-lasting.

The ChainLift garage door opener features a self-diagnostic Safe-T-Beam System® that automatically stops the door from closing, then reverses it, when an object passes through the infrared beam. The system's self-diagnostic functions alert homeowners of improper operations, pinpoint specific problems and help identify solutions. It also features the
Intellicode® access security system, in which, to prevent piracy of the radio signal, a new access code is activated, one of 4.3 billion combinations, each time the remote control is used.

For additional information, visit www.geniecompany.com and www.geniepro.com.

In Other News...

Kaba Ilco Inc., a worldwide leader in access control solutions announced an agreement with ResortQuest to install the Oracode keyless access system for its managed properties. The Oracode is a pushbutton lock that operates using time-sensitive PIN-based credentials. These credentials are issued remotely using web-based software, reported Hotel & Motel Management. Full Story

First United Door Technologies, manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, has opened a distribution center in Canoga Park,CA, reported Professional Door Dealer. Full Story

QMI, the largest manufacturer of rolling shutters for security and hurricane protection in North America, acquired the assets of privately held Roll-a-way Storm & Security Shutters, a St. Petersburg, Fl-based manufacturer and installer of storm and security shutters, reported Professional Door Dealer. Full Story

Glass City Spring Products has recently acquired the assets of the J&E Murphy Sales Company of Novi, MI. J&E Murphy Sales Co. is a 40-year manufacturer of slide locks and overhead door operator brackets. Glass City Spring Products manufactures and distributes a full line of springs; hardware and plastic products that support the garage door industry, reported Professional Door Dealer. Full Story

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